According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ________ Percent of New

question 79

Multiple Choice

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ________ percent of new businesses fail within two years, while ________ percent fail within five years.

• A)34; 52
• B)51; 64
• C)35; 41
• D)51; 31

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Definitions:

Softening Bad News

This involves delivering unfavorable information in a way that minimizes upset or harm, often by framing the message with positive or neutral statements.

Suggesting a Compromise

Offering a middle-ground solution in a dispute or disagreement that attempts to meet the needs or interests of all parties involved.

Passive-Voice Verbs

A grammatical voice where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb.

Refusal Letter

Written communication used to explicitly inform someone that a request, proposal, or offer has been declined.